NANHRI Programmes Officer Job-September 2015

September 8, 2015

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The Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) is a membership organization for African National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) registered as a legal entity under laws of the Republic of Kenya.

NANHRI’s mission is to support, through national, sub‐regional, regional and international cooperation, the establishment, strengthening and development of NHRIs in Africa in order to enable them to more effectively undertake their mandate of human rights monitoring, promotion, protection and advocacy.

Its vision is an Africa where every country has a well functioning NHRI established in accordance with the Paris Principles contributing meaningfully to a continent characterized by human rights culture and justice for all.

NANHRI encourages and supports the establishment of strong and independent NHRIs in compliance with the Paris Principles.
NANHRI is currently seeking to recruit a Programmes Officer to be based in its Secretariat office in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Network of African National Human Rights Institutions hereby invites applications from hardworking, resourceful, responsible and dedicated candidates to fill the above‐stated position.

Reports to: Programmes Manager

Location: Head Office with Occasional travels in the region

Duration: 12 months.
Department: Programmes
Section: Programmes
Main Purpose of the Job: To provide programme management support to NANHRI in the direct implementation, management and coordination of the assigned programme’s activities and to the overall support to the programme management needs of the network.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinating the implementation of the programme activities

Ensuring programmes are effectively and efficiently implemented, including handling all the programme logistics.

Excellent working knowledge of English; a good working knowledge of French will be an added advantage

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good organizational and analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Honesty, transparency and a high level of integrity.

How to Apply

If you possess the above qualities for the position, please send your application strictly by Email clearly indicating the position on the subject matter of the email together with a cover letter and detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and contacts of three referees to reach us by Friday, 25th, September, 2015 to:
Recruitment, Network of African NHRIs Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 2nd Floor P. O. Box 74359‐00200 Nairobi.
Email: [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]